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EASTERN FORGE COMPANY,
The Main Building Destroyed by Fire
Yesterday.
Loss Not Yet Estimated-Insuran
St3,5oo.

Yesterday morning about quarter of 6
o'clock the Waterman employed in the works
of the Eastern Forge Company, at Deering,
discovered flames Issuing from the building,
over one of the furnaces. He gave an alarm
at once and proceeded to attach the hose to
the large force pump-which is supplied
with water from pond near by-and got
stream upon the fame. There was no one
about but himself for at least fifteen
minutes, and by that time the roof, which
was like finder, owing to the great heat to
which it is exposed from the furnaces, was
in blaze Portland No. 2 was telephoned,
and went out, but the building was burned
fiat. How great the loss is cannot at present
be estimated. The value of the plant is
placed at $4,000. On buildings and ma
chinery there is an insurance of $13,5O0 with
Coffin & Hawkes., distributed among the
Etna, Home, Insurance Company Of North
America. German American, Imperial Of
London, and Lancashire of England, insur-
ance companies The Etna had $4,000, the
Home So, 800, and the others $1,000 each.
There was also marine risk of $4,000 on
the wharves, but these were not injured
The plant of the company included the
great building, devoted to forging, contain
ing much very valuable machinery, an ell
40 80 feet in size, where furnaces and boil
ers were located, sand shop and ofice-the
two latter buildings not connected with the
main building, and situated some distance
away, as we'll as the boarding house for the
use of the employees. In the addition were
four large furnaces and six boilers. The
whole plant occupied number of acres on
the water 'front.'.
The Eastern Forge Company was doing
fine business and had many orders ahead.
They devoted themselves to the manufacture
of axles, heavy shafting for steamers, and
the heaviest forge work. 1t was the only
establishment IF its kind in the State. A
new and very valuable machine, worth some
81, 800, was at the railway station, about to
be placed in the works, and another was on
the way, which was intended for cutting
nails. Two very valuable machines had only
lately been put in position. Three loads Of
iron were passed yesterday morning, after
the fire. on the way to the works.
The Eastern Forge Company is the sue
cessor of the Casco Iron Company and Pre-
sumpscot Iron Works. The Casco was
ESTABLISHED aDout thirty years aBo, Win -
C. Churchill president, and capital of
100000 After running some fifteen years.
it reorganized under the name of the Pre-
sumpscot Iron Company. On October 14th,
1885, it became the Eastern Forge Company,
with II. N. Jose, president, M. L. Durham,
treasurer and general manager, and Mr..
Munroe. superintendent, with a reduced
capital
The company employed about sixty men.
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SUPERIOR COURT.



THURsDAY.-Addie w. Thorne vs. Inhabit-
ants Of Deering Action to recover damages laid at
$1,000 for personal injuries sustained through an
alleged defect In Ocean street at or near its june
ton with Oak street in the defendant town.
The defendants placed their main defense upon
the condition OF the street. They conteneed that
the way was not defective at that point; that the
rail of the horse railroad did not project five
inches, even one inch above the surface OF the
travelled way. They put in number Of witnesses
town officers and horse railroad officers and EN-
pl0yes as well as residents In the vicinity Of the
accident who all testified that the road and track
is substantially In the same condition today as il
was In the fall of 1886; thai no repairs, and not
shovelful of gravel has been placed there at that
point. The plaintiff claimed that the riding habit
OF a lady ON horseback blew out and caused plain
tifs horse to shy, but the defendants contended
that 1t was the vicious nature of the horse. The
jruy retired at eleven o'clock I'm the forenoon, and
at five O'Clock In the afternoon they being unable
to agree the court discharged them from further
consideration of the case.
f. NJ. Ray and s. Q. Strout for plaintiff.
G. +. Libby and ii. B. Cleaves for town.
William G. Merrill vs. Charles l. Jewell. As
sumpsit upon an account annexed for labor in
painting carriages. The plaintiff bought the ac-
count from Edward II. Dunn. The defense is
that the contract was made with and the labor
was performed by one Plummer who has been paid
therefor. On trial
l. w. Parker for plaintiff
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THE DuNTCN CASE.
The Last Chapter in the suit Ended

The Last Chapter in the Suit Ended.
In the United States District Court
Wednesday the last chapter in the DuDton
case was ended. A suit had been brought by
the government against Mr.. Albion Drake,
the postmaster at Centre Lincolnyille, to
recover the amount of postage Illegally re-
tanned by f. b. Dunton while officiating as
postmaster.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Drake
became postmaster of Centre Lincolnville
in November, 1882, and continued to act in
that capacity until Nov. %, 1885. After Of
ficiating as postmaster, however, for five
days, he, as he expressed it, became sick of
the position, and as Mr.. f. 3. Dunton, his
immediate predecessor, was willing to per-
form the duties Of the Office for the pay, he
made that arrangement with him. In the
spring of 1885, Dunton still acting as post,
master, tho government became suspicious
that he was not making correct returns,
and therefore directed e. c. Stevens, post
Office inspector, to make an investigation.
Mr.. Stevens directed the postmasters at
Camden and East Belmont, the only two
outlets for The Lincolnville Centre mail, to
make an account of all postage stamps can
celled at the Lincolnville Centre office for
thirty-nine days. This was done and the
amount due, shown by their report, was
found in the aggregate to amount to four
teen or fifteen dollars, or about SO cents a
day. The average daily returns reported by
Dunton for the same period was about 1915.
Mr.. Drake was put in charge of the Office
April 10, 1885, and his returns showed can
cellations daily of from 30 to sc cents.
This suit was brought on the postmaster's
bond to recover the excess of postage re-
tanned by Dunton as stated previously. The
amount claimed was S1.420, and the verdict
was for government for thai, amount with
interest.
Dunton was brought before the court
three years ago for the criminal offcnse, con-
victed, and is now serving out his sentence.
Last December he and his bondsmen were
sued on his bond to recover the amount il
legally retained by him, and judgment
obtained for the amount. In the case just
concluded against Drake, one of the bonds
men, Emery Parker denied his signature to
the bond; the other bondsmen, Calderwood
and Noyes, claimed fulfllment of the bond.
Hon. George e. Bird appeared for govern
ment and Hon. c. w. Goddard for Drake.
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Coss-M Moses,

Mr.. Allen c. Goss, the manager of the
Farmers Loan and Trust Company, was
married at Old Orchard on Wednesday to
Mrs. Josephine S. Moses, daughter of Mr.
E. C. Staples, proprietor of the Old Orchard
House. The ceremony was performed on
Wednesday afternoon by Rev. A. G. Bale Of
Melrose, in the presence of small company
of relatives and intimate friends. The bridal
pair returned to Melrose Immediately,
where their friends will extend congratula.
tions to them at their residence on Summer
ctr
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to adults, as well as children: Matinee. as
well as evening performances are given. The
other attractions are first-class. BE sure ana
see them before the week ends.
THE BANKERS DAUGHTER
Next Monday night the great society dra-
ma. the Bankers Daughter" will be pro-
duccd at Portland Theatre. An exchange
says: "A large house greeted the Crossen
company last night in the opera house, in
Bronson Towards excellent society drama,
the Bankers Daughter, and to merely say i
was a success would certainly be drawing II
mild; in fact, a more evenly balanced compa-
ny has not graced the boards of the opera
house this season. The stage settings We're
elaborate, while the scenery was model OF
tho arti st,S alill -
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chIIdren's Christmas Club.

IL is desirable that the Portland public
should understand that this year there is to
be Christmas tree with gifts, as last year
the tree without gifts was disappointment
to the children.
Also. all members interested will confer
favor by buying snch gifts as they will
find at Owen, Moore & Cos, on counter
devoted to the c. c. c., and sending them as
soon as possible to the chairman Of the gift
committee.
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DON'T

let that cold of yours run on. You think it is a
light thing But it may run into catarrh. Or into
pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is dangerous.
Consumption is death itself.
The breathing apparatus must be be kept
healthy and clear of all distractions and offensive
matter Otherwise there is trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head, nose,
throat, bronchial tubes and lungs can be delight
fully and entirely cured by the use of Boschees
German Syrup. If you don't know this already,
thousands and thousands of people can tell you,
They have been cured by it, and "know how it is
themselves" Bottle only rs cents Ask any
drunnisf
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DEATHS

In this city, Dec. H. Ellen O., wife Of Henry NJ
Chase. aged 90 years.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon, at O'Clock at
No. ID Quincy street. Burial private.
In this city, Dec IA, Mary, wife OF John Cal
laghan. aged AZ years months IA days.
Funeral this Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
from rear of No. 80 Clark street.
In this city, Dec. 10, John Cufran, aged 10 yrs.
Funeral ON Saturday afternoon at O'Clock. ]
In Bucksport, Dec, 8, Burton S. Rogers aged
"a years.
In Bucksporl, Dec. 6, Ann M. Harding, aged
So years.
In Waldoboro Dec. 7, Otis Miller, aged rs years
In Winslow, Dec. /, Mrs. Elizabeth Pool. aged
"a years.
In Lisbon Falls, Dec. 10, Actor Hewey, aged 81
years months.
In Durham, Dec. 5, Mrs. Myra, wife of Charles
Goddard
In Burnham, Dec. 4, Lovena Bennett, aged
81 years.
In saco, Dec. 10, Asa Hodsdon, aged 70 years
9 months.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Thos p Rear
don will take place this Friday morning at S.3O
O'Clock, from No. SO Adams street.
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Exquisite Perfumes.

What is more delightful than the perfume
of new mown hay, when driving along the
country roads in summer? How it fingers
IN the remembrance, and how one wishes he
could carry it home with him. That oppor-
tunity can now be realized, for any lady or
gentleman who calls at Geo. G. Frye's, cor
ner of Congress and Franklin streets, can
get bottle Of Reichardt's New Mown Hay
perfume, or any other, at the low price Of 20
cents an ounce. Their wild rose, white hello
trope and cashmere lily are of exquisite
fragrance. and come a little higher.
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MARRIAGES..

Dec IA. by Rev. N. I. Whitaker, d. D., Guy NJ.
Griffin and Miss Emma A. Fisher, both OF Port
land.
In Standish, Dec. IA. by Rev. Z. s. Palmer, Ev-
erett J. Tompson of Standsh and Miss Althea
Gouldipg of Robins on.
In Durham, Dec TO- Clark Tarr of Topsham
and Miss Jennie Rich of Durham.
In Turner. Nov. 6, Eddie p. Davis of Min0t and
Miss Hattie M. Conant of Turner.
In Dresden Mills. Dec. IL. Chas. w Gould and
Miss Mary e. Houdlette both of Dresden.
In Minot. Dec. A. CALVIN q Yates of Poland and
Miss Ella III. Woodman of MiDot.
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The Partisan.

The steamship Partisan, Capt Smith, Of
the Allan line, sailed yesterday afternoon, al
LAO o'clock Her cargo, valued at $265, 4So,
consisted of 1900 bushels .of grain, 80 car
loads Of lard, 30 cars of box meat, "a cars Of
flour, Is ears of canned meat, 10 cars Of
cheese, five cars of apples and nine cars of
miscellaneous merchandise. She also car
ried a few passengers, and sailed with her
flags at half-mast out of respect to Gov
~
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS McCloud and Charles
w. Herrick. lntoxication. Each fined 50 and
costs.
Charles w. Libby and James McCurney. In
t0xicati0n. Each fined 81 and 0ne-half the costs.
Charles w. Herrick. Fast driving. Fined SIS
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AUCTION -Aass.
DY n. o. BAILEY A. co.,
AUG ITO NJ ( { r s

GREAT COLLECTION OF
FRENCH MARBLE CLOCKS
AND BRONZEs, TO BE SOLD
ON ACCOUNT OF THE IMPORT
ERs, AT STORE 227 MIDDLE
ST., RECENTLY OCCUPIED BY
w. r. GOsS, WEDNESDAY,
DEC. IA, AT no A. w, $50 AND
7.3O II. Va, AND CONTINUING
EVERY DAY THROUGH THE
WEEK AT SAME HOURS.
THIS IS THE MOST VARIED
ASSORTMENT OF REALLY
CHOICE GOODS EVER SHOWN
In THIS CITY. GREAT OPPOR-
TUNITY TO BUY GOODS IN
THIS LINE FOR WEDDING
AND HOLIDAY GIFTS. LADIES
SPECIALLY INVITED TO AT
TEND THIS SALE.
dec13 DIV
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The addition to these new members brings
the total membership of the club up to 105.
Within month the membership will I'M
doubtedly reach $50.
At the close of the meeting Charles A.
True, Esq, with brief remarks moved the
following resolutions, which were seconded
by MILFORD G. Chapman, ESQ.,, and unani-
mously adopted by rising vote:
Whereas Our honored Governor, Joseph r.
Bodwell, has been removed by death;
Resolved. That we sincerely depl0re the loss OF
one who has administered the affairs of the State
with such courage and fidelity and whose blame
less private life and honorable public service COM
mend his example to every citizen;
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered on
the records and that as a faithful tribute OF re-
spect for his memory the club do now adjourn
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Yesterday was disagreeable and rainy yet
there was no abatement in the numbers call
ing upon DIR. Fritz, the great natural healer.
at the Falmouth Hotel where he is certainly
performing some of the most wonderful and
remarkable cures ever recorded in this
conntrV
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FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. is.
Advice 10 NHOther-. : MRS. wINsLow's

Advice to Mothers. - MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; 1t produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub. awakes as "bright as a button" 1t is
very pleasant TO taste. 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums allays all pain, relieves wind, regur
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for dlarrhea, whether arising from teething or
other causes twenty-five cents bottle.
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NEW ADvERrIsEmENTs.
SPECIAL BASEMENT SALE.
TO-DAY, DECEMBER I6.

Two hundred Baskets suitable for trimming cents
we sold last week, at 10 cents each.
last week. at cents each.
large lot q very handsome Christmas Cards. reg
ufar fifty cent goods, at cents each
The popularity Special Department
Wholesale
dealers At the time OF
advertisement Friday will
therefore the special lots advertised order attract
larger number of purchasers.
addition the special bargains will main
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National Traders Bank.

VyHE shareholders Of the National Traders
Il Bank, Of Portland, are hereby notified that
room on TUESDAY, the tenth day OF January
next, at IL o'clock a. m to choose hVe Directors
for the ensuing year and 10 act on any other bus
mess that may legally come before them.
dec9dtd EDWARD GOULD, Cashier
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rxench Clock Sale.

rare chance to make valuable present for
small sum is offered at closing auction sale OF
French clocks and bronzes this morning and eve
ming Many of the choicest pieces remain POSI-
lively last day.
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CanaI National Bank.

THE Annual Meeting of the stockholders Of the
IL Canal National Bank, of Portland, for the
election OF seven directors, and for the transac-
ton OF any other business that may legally come
before them, will be held at their banking house
on TUESDAY, the tenth day OF January, 1888, at
IL O'Clock a. m.
dec0td GEO. g. PETERS, Cashier.
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MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.

TIME Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Of
IL the Merchants National Bank OF Portland.
for the choice Of Directors for the ensuing year,
and transaction Of any other business which may
legally be presented, will be held at the Bank on
TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 1888. at 10 o'clock a. m.
CHAS. PAYSON, Cashier.
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U. S. DISTRICT COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
THURsDAY-United States by Indictment 70.
sherman A. Smith, perjury; verdict guilty..
Bird. Bradley.
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CUMBERLAND NATIONAL BANK.

TIME Annual Meeting OF the Stockholders Of
IL the Cumberland National Bank of Portland,
DAY. tine tenth Of January, 1855, at 10 o'clock a.
m for the choice Of Directors and the trqnsac-
lion OF any other business that may legally come
before them. WILLIAM III. SOULE, Cashier.
Portland, Dec 10, 1887. dec1Odtd
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1t is to be hoped that the public will give
generous patronage to the drama. The boys
have worked hard in the production oil the
play, and they offer most enjoyable enter
tainment Reserved seatstat Stockbrldges.
PARK GARDEN.
The dog circus, now on exhibition at Park
Garden, is all the rage, and is great delight
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There's daggers in mems smiles" impu-
rites in all soaps but the Index.
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FM&W&w1y

Kind friend, that nervous, hacking cough is
dragging you to consumption and the grave. Do
not longer delay. Procure Adamson's Balsam at
once. 1t is an unfailing remedy for cough, colds
and lung diseases. Trial bottles 10 cents.
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Angostura Bitfers are the remedy for re-
moving indigestion and all diseases originating
from the digestive organs Beware of counter
feits Ask your grocer or druggistfor the genuine
article, manufactured by DR.. ). g. b. Siegert &
SONS decl2eod&w1w
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF PORTLAND.

TINE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Of the
III First National Bank of Portland will be held
at their Banking Rooms on TUESDAY, the tenth
day OF January next, 81 1910 O'Clock a. a., for
the purpose Of eecting seven Directors for the
ensuing year, and for The transacting OF any other
business that may legally come before them.
j. Il. WENGREN, Cashier.
Portland Dec o. 1887. declOdtd
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AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.
Seventy-Three New Members Join
theYoung Mems Republican Club.
Appropriate Resolutions Passed on
the Death OF Governor BodweII.

An enthusiastic meeting of the Young
Mems Republican Club was held at No. {
Brown Block last evening Reports were
made by the several committees appointed al
the last meeting, and the interests Of the
club were discussed. All the reports and
discussions indicated widespread interest
in the new club throughout the city A large
number of applications for membership were
received, and the following gentlemen were
elected members:
Frederick A. Tompson, Henry S. Higgins,
r. Hight Rines Loring S. Cummings,
George Hichborn, Fred v. Mathews,
p j. Iidback, f. L. Small, NJ D.,
Warren c. King, x. John Little,
w. c. Nelson, s. c. Barnum,
Frank King Frank A. Nelson,
Fred H. Morton, Frank S. Morton,
III. Wallace Noyes George Libby,
Benz. Thompson Geo. L. Barrows,
JabeZ True, Alfred saunders,
Chas. H. Tolman, A. A. Montgomery,
w. L. Umer, Frank l.. Howe,
f. T. Lunt, VIM. A. ROwen
Levi Nj. Blake, VIM. Ill. Lo0ney,
Frank o. Haskell, Frederick S. Builard,
Irving E. Kimball, M. D., Frank H. Hatch,
Harry Ward. Edwin II. Marshall,
VIM. p. Osborn, Geo G. Kicker,
John E. Osborne, DeCartaret True,
Edw. A. Carter, Glen. v. Elckett,
Fred Kicker Chas. X. Phinney,
H f. Libby, w. j. Knowlton,
John L. Warren, Geo. A. Mills,
j. A. j. MarstOn, l.. b. Iaugnlln,
w. M. Maxim, i: a: Gould,
Fred w. Fogg, W. ii: Stevens,
Lewis A. Cloudy. Geo. w. Thompson,
H. w. Barnard. Jr., Osman o. Adams,
Richmond L. Wescott, Frank L. Rankin,
Norman True, Geo. A. Quinn,
Butler w. Emerson, Geo. w. Pennell,
Dorvile Libby, Jr., W. ID. Carruthers,
Chas. III. Oldham, Convers X. Leach,
Chas. A. S. Holland, Edw. &: Woodford,
e. A. Hay, Jared ii. Plaisted,
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Rheumatism

According to recent investigation, is caused by
excess of Tactic acid in the blood. This acid at
tacks the brous tissues, particularly in the joints,
and thus causes the local manifestations of the
disease-pains and aches in the back and sholders,
and in the joints at the knees, ankles, hips and
wrists. Thousands of people have found in
Hoods Sarsaparilla positive and permanent cure
for rheumatism. This medicine, by its purifying
and vtalizng action. neutralizes the acidity of
the blood, and also builds up and strengthens the
whole body.
81 was laid up for six months with rheumatism,
and used many kinds of medicines without good
results till one of my neighbors told me to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla. When had used half a
bottle felt better, and after taking two bottles
think am entirely cured. / have not had an at
tack of rheumatism since taking Hoods Sarsapar-
lila" EUGENE II. DIXON Rossville, Staten
Island.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Prepared
only by c. /. HOOD g. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell,
Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
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Have no equal as a prompt and posi-
tive cure for sick headache. biliousness, constipa
tion pain in the side and all liver troubles. Car
ter's Little Liver Pills. Try them.
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PLUSHES

In Colors, Old Cold, Garnet, Olive, Blue and Ma
hogany adorn our Parlor Suits, which were never
displayed in greater varieties or in more magnifl
cent styles than are now seen upon our floors, and
that we may commence the new year with not an
unbroken Suit in stock, we shall, to close out odd
pieces, sell
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"Best cure for Consumption is the old Bosto
Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam.'